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The President of Ukraine stated his readiness for negotiations with Russia in any format. However, he emphasized that Putin is not ready for direct negotiations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that an agreement with the United States on the cessation of attacks on energy facilities has been in effect since March 25. At the same time, Russia violated the agreement by shelling Kherson.
Ukraine does not consider UN or OSCE peacekeepers as security guarantees, but needs a military contingent of European partners in the sky, at sea and on land.
Keir Starmer stated that US support is needed to deter Russia. He added that a group of countries is coordinating efforts, and the coalition includes 200 planners from 30 countries.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that America plays an important role in stopping the war. It is necessary to work with the White House to strengthen the US position on Russia.
Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of putting pressure on the Russian Federation for negotiations and being ready to implement a peace agreement. He noted European leadership in supporting Ukraine.
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 positions due to restructuring and program cancellations. This will reduce the staff from 82,000 to 62,000 employees.
The French President stated that Europe must be prepared for any development, even if the United States does not join in support. He emphasized the importance of Europe's ability to defend its own interests.
Trump will introduce 25% tariffs on car imports, which will hit European manufacturers. Porsche and Mercedes may lose billions of euros in profits due to the new US duties.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Trump's attempts to establish good relations with Russia have failed. Easing sanctions against Russia will be seen by Putin as weakness.
According to a KMIS survey, almost 80% of Ukrainians oppose holding elections without a peace agreement and the end of the war. Support for elections is related to trust in the President.
Greece will agree to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine only on the condition of a ceasefire, no deployment on the territory of the Russian Federation, and the presence of a clear exit strategy.
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Donald Trump ahead of the summit of Ukraine's allies. The summit brought together about thirty EU and NATO countries.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine needs financial guarantees from Europeans, including the use of frozen Russian assets to equip the army. Kyiv also needs air defense, and if the US refuses, it will look for an alternative in Europe.
SWIFT will not be able to connect Russian banks until the EU changes sanctions legislation.
Former Intel chief believes that the $100 billion promised to TSMC will not restore chip production in the US without research and development. All TSMC's research and development work is carried out in Taiwan.
US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles made their Venmo accounts with contact names publicly available. This allowed anyone to view them.
After the summit in Paris, Macron intends to inform Trump about European support for Ukraine and demand commitments from Russia on a ceasefire. The possibility of deploying European troops is being discussed.
The Istanbul Municipal Council elected an interim mayor after the imprisonment of Ekrem İmamoğlu. US authorities expressed concern over the arrest and mass protests in Turkey.
US tariffs on car imports have triggered demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. Goldman Sachs forecasts gold prices to rise by 2025 due to central bank demand.
Chinese Senior Official Ding Xuexiang called for expanded cooperation and opposed protectionism, hinting at destabilizing trade relations with the US. China seeks to attract investment.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that the country will soon respond to the new US tariffs on imported cars. He called Trump's actions a "direct attack".
The EU will not lift sanctions until Russia stops its aggression in Ukraine and withdraws its troops. The US may demand that the EU lift restrictions on Russian agricultural structures.
Donald Trump is considering lowering tariffs for China so that Beijing supports the sale of TikTok. He hopes to reach an agreement on TikTok by next week.
The Institute for the Study of War believes that Russia may strengthen narratives about the threat to the Zaporizhzhia NPP from Ukraine in order to spoil the current negotiations between the US and Kyiv. The Kremlin seeks to portray itself as the only safe operator of the station.
The euro weakened by 0. 07% to $1.0747, reaching a three-week low. The reason is the introduction by the US of a 25% duty on car imports, which caused concern among investors.
According to Scott Bessent, US President Donald Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia if it helps in negotiations. Sanctions relief is also possible, depending on the actions of the Russian authorities.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 25% duty on all imported cars to the US from April 2. The decision caused concern in the EU, which is assessing the consequences.
If Congress does not raise the national debt ceiling, the US could face default as early as August or September. Lawmakers are negotiating to raise the debt limit until the last moment.
Emmanuel Macron announced a crucial stage in ending Russia's war against Ukraine. He supported Trump's initiative to reduce hostilities and stressed that Russia is not showing a desire for peace.